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I was at the POWRi midget race at Belle-Clair when I saw the thread on IOW. I can't count the times I saw Tony display his talent in a midget, sprint or Silver Crown car, but I knew I could always count on seeing him contend for the win.
I didn't actually know Tony, but after reading all the comments about his smile, I feel sharing this little anecdote is appropriate. At the 2014 USAC Four Crown Nationals I was reaching for a paper towel in the men's room at about the same time Tony was. He smiled, so I did likewise and spoke to him. I said, "Excuse me sir, didn't you use to be Tony Elliott"? The smile grew to a laugh. I thought of that incident last night when I first saw the sad news.
Few drivers have been contenders in the top echelon of auto racing as long as Tony was and we have all suffered a loss, of course, most significantly his family and close friends. I extend sincerest condolences to his family and those closest to him.
RIP, Tony Elliott
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Ron Miller
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Last edited by ronmil; 10/3/15 at 3:30 PM.
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